Some Definitions

Mercurial: (adj) having qualities of eloquence, ingenuity, or thievishness...; characterized by rapid and unpredictable changeableness of mood

Scribe: (n) a writer; specifically: journalist

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This is my little self-improvement experiment. Here I discuss mental health, weight loss, debt elimination, parenthood, pop culture and generally whatever gets me thinking. Be forewarned, we go for brutal honesty here; however, I do play well with others and so should you.

Archive: January 2008

Dear Miriam - T-minus 15 weeks

Dear Miri,

My goodness what a week! Not only have you been stretching and generally making me very tired, hungry and uncomfortable, but we’re nearly 2/3 of the way through! Exciting, eh? Just as exciting was your Auntie Leslee’s announcement that you will have a little friend born 3 months after you!

We’ve been having more fun with you every since we noticed that you react more to us now - when Daddy says “good morning, little girl!” by my tummy, you jiggle. When I eat chocolate or a sugary treat, you dance a lot. When Zoë barks suddenly, you jump. When I talk a lot, you go to sleep. (I hope that doesn’t continue into your teens!) (more…)

Welcome 2008

I love vacations. What I love most about vacations is when they are refreshing and relaxing enough to have you itching to go back to your every day life, like this one was!

In the spirit of the new year and because I don’t do “New Year’s Resolutions”, the following (inspired by the ever-inspirational Writer Chick) is a list of my “non-resolutions” (more…)

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